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2003 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV53AAJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 22 Jun 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 119,721 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2027 3 Jul 202614 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,392 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2026 3 Jul 20261 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,330 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2025 3 Jul 202623 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,057 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,460 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 116,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,093 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 114,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,016 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2020 3 Jul 20269 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,258 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,340 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak
2 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,340 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,912 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017 3 Jul 202625 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,919 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2016 3 Jul 20268 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,089 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015 3 Jul 202612 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,064 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014 3 Jul 20269 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,765 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2013 3 Jul 20269 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,712 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2012 3 Jul 202616 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,277 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2011 3 Jul 20269 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,742 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010 3 Jul 20268 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
12 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,363 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2009 3 Jul 202621 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,698 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2008 3 Jul 20268 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,958 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2007 3 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV53AAJ was registered on 2003-12-31
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